# Identifier vs History Cake

The clearest difference is review sentiment: History Cake at 100% against Identifier's 33%. History Cake also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (177 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Identifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and History Cake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

History Cake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Identifier has 177 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Identifier's written reviews are positive against 100% of History Cake's.

Identifier ships an update weekly, History Cake every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Identifier | History Cake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identifier-feather/id6744857472/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-cake/id6768525126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **177** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergii Nesterenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686841405) | [History Cake, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896581832) |

## What reviewers say

### Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identifier-feather/id6744857472)

Instantly identify bird feathers using advanced AI by uploading a photo. Learn about species matches, habitats, and unique traits, all organized in a personal timeline. Ideal for birdwatchers and nature lovers.

**Highlights:** AI feather identification, Photo upload for identification, Species match with confidence scores, Habitat information, Personal timeline organization, Offline exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### History Cake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/history-cake/id6768525126)

Experience history come alive with location-aware audio tours that automatically play as you explore. Discover stories tied to specific places, narrated by experts, and enjoy offline access for uninterrupted learning.

**Highlights:** Location-aware audio narration, Automatic story playback, Expert-researched content, Offline functionality, One-time tour purchases, Driving and walking tours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Gregory Full Tour | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Identifier free?

Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is History Cake free?

History Cake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Identifier or History Cake?

History Cake is rated higher. Identifier averages 4.8 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while History Cake averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Identifier or History Cake have ads?

Neither Identifier nor History Cake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Identifier or History Cake?

Identifier ships an update weekly, and History Cake every 2 weeks. Most recently, Identifier was updated on October 25, 2026 and History Cake on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*